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Shop Time w/T.W. Friends. Torque wrench on spark plugs, we need answers so cast your vote now

Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by six5crèéd, Jun 5, 2020.

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Do you use a torque wrench on spark plugs?

  1. Always

    34.1%
  2. Never have

    51.2%
  3. 1-2 uggha duggha's should do it

    7.3%
  4. What is a torque wrench?

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  1. Jan 13, 2021 at 7:31 AM
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    wilcam47

    wilcam47 Keep on keeping on!

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    @six5crèéd in Texas they ask you if you want a "coke" then they ask you what flavor? As they use coke for pop/soda...
     
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  2. Jan 13, 2021 at 7:53 AM
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    Fargo Taco

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    Same in Georgia.

    Country's Barbecue in Columbus when I was 13. Waitress asks what I want to drink and I ask her what they have - "Sweet tea, coke, water" I say Coke, please and she asked what kind. Again, I asked what kind they have - "Pepsi, Mt. Dew..."

    :facepalm:
     
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  3. Jan 13, 2021 at 7:58 AM
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    wilcam47

    wilcam47 Keep on keeping on!

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    Yup
     
  4. Jan 13, 2021 at 8:55 AM
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    Martyinco

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    I know we have more than a few machinists in here, anyone ever work with HDPE? Looking to possibly get a couple things made...
     
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  5. Jan 13, 2021 at 8:57 AM
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    six5crèéd

    six5crèéd [OP] Be the light

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    Yes, what are you needing?
     
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  6. Jan 13, 2021 at 9:00 AM
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    My Name is Rahl

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    That's the upper arm that holds the kingpin.
     
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  7. Jan 13, 2021 at 9:03 AM
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    Martyinco

    Martyinco Well-Known Member

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    A HDPE “tub”

    9E2F49C3-E8BE-4127-BF5D-8ECDB357A74A.jpg
     
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  8. Jan 13, 2021 at 9:04 AM
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    six5crèéd

    six5crèéd [OP] Be the light

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    That 1/4" slot, is that all the way through or how deep?
     
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  9. Jan 13, 2021 at 9:05 AM
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    I interpreted it as 1/4” wall. I guess that’s all in how you look at it!
     
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  10. Jan 13, 2021 at 9:06 AM
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    Me, too.
     
  11. Jan 13, 2021 at 9:07 AM
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    six5crèéd

    six5crèéd [OP] Be the light

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    This rod goes in it :thumbsup:

    57B291EB-233C-4DB8-9EB9-27A30B12E212.jpg
     
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  12. Jan 13, 2021 at 9:07 AM
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    My Name is Rahl

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    Should have made his length lines like: |----|
     
  13. Jan 13, 2021 at 9:08 AM
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    My Name is Rahl

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    Still looked like the kingpin arm at first.
     
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  14. Jan 13, 2021 at 9:11 AM
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    Hobbs

    Hobbs Anti-Lander from way back…

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    Yep…
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    That looks old school.
    Non-serviceable joints?! Yuck.
     
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  15. Jan 13, 2021 at 9:12 AM
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    The four sides and bottom would all be 1/4” thick
     
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  16. Jan 13, 2021 at 9:12 AM
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    six5crèéd

    six5crèéd [OP] Be the light

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    Yeah the guy brought the new arm in this morning, the old one was here but he took it with him.
     
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  17. Jan 13, 2021 at 9:12 AM
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    I’m on an iPhone with fat Polish fingers...
     
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  18. Jan 13, 2021 at 9:15 AM
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    Hobbs

    Hobbs Anti-Lander from way back…

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    Yep…
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    That's almost sig-worthy!
     
  19. Jan 13, 2021 at 9:16 AM
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    At least I’m in good company!:fistbump:
     
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  20. Jan 13, 2021 at 9:16 AM
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    Hobbs

    Hobbs Anti-Lander from way back…

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    Yep…
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    Any idea what it came off of? Tractor maybe?
     

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